2001 BENTLEY ARNAGE6.8L Petrol

The vehicle presents a stable roadworthiness profile, maintaining a clean MOT record following a brief failure period. The most recent test in October 2025 at 78,958 miles resulted in no defects or advisories, indicating that the car currently meets all minimum road safety standards. This follows a three-year streak of passes without any recorded points of concern, suggesting that the current ownership is proactive in addressing potential issues before they escalate into test failures. The mileage pattern is exceptionally low for a twenty-five-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 3,158 miles per year. Between April 2022 and July 2024, the car covered only 381 miles, which indicates long periods of storage or very light seasonal use. While low mileage reduces mechanical wear on the drivetrain and engine components, such infrequent use often leads to perished rubber seals, fluid acidification, and the degradation of brake components. The consistent mileage figures between 2022 and 2025 confirm the vehicle is driven only short distances. A buyer should focus their physical inspection on components susceptible to age-related decay rather than mileage. Given the age of the Bentley Arnage, the air suspension system must be checked for leaks or sagging bags, as these often fail when a vehicle sits stationary. The brake system should be inspected for corrosion and seized calipers due to the low usage cycles. Although the failure in April 2022 was resolved quickly, the buyer should verify the service history to ensure the specific cause of that failure was properly rectified and not merely masked.